Point of View with Phemelo Motene
Point of View with Phemelo Motene, delves into the day’s current affairs, touching on real issues and sharing expert advice on the audience questions between 8pm to 10pm Mondays to Thursdays.
Looking at South Africans’ low organ donation rates
We look at why South Africa has such a low rate of organ donations, and a high volume of people who need organ replacements. We speak to Stella De Cock, Managing Director · Transplant Education for Living Legacies to find out more.
News Updates: ANC Protests, Zuma on medical parole, the Elections and more
To catch up on the latest news in South Africa this week, we speak to political analyst, Ongama Mtimka. This week, we look at the ANC members who are protesting following two months of unpaid salaries’ Zuma being put on medical parole; the uncertainty around the upcoming elections, and more.
Special Investigating Unit’s Digital Vibes investigation
It has been confirmed that the SIU has made several referrals for disciplinary action to the department, specifically for senior officials implicated in the personal protective equipment (PPE) scandals. Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, has appointed and suspended people in the acting Director-General of Health role. We speak to Editor of…
Low Vaccine Intake in West Rand prompts a govt Vaccination Drive
A government delegation led by Deputy President David Mabuza was in the West Rand in Kagiso today after it was revealed that the West Rand District Municipality has been identified as the lowest performing sub-district, with only 8% of the total population being vaccinated. We speak to Gauteng Health MEC,…
Looking at the Pholosho Secondary School Killing
Content Warning: Murder, Drug Use A 15-year-old grade eight pupil accused of killing a fellow pupil on Monday in Alexandra has been officially charged with murder. He made his first appearance in the Alexandra Children's Court on Wednesday and can't be named because he's a minor. His parents handed him…
The Life Esidimeni Inquiry continues
The Inquiry into the Life Esidimeni tragedy continued today and there has been re-examination of witnesses that have already been on the stand. Kaya 959 reporter, Nosipho Radebe has been on that story and gives us the latest updates.
Iconic heritage site, Liliesleaf announces its indefinite closure
To find out more about the factors that have lead up to the closure of the Lilieleaf site – which acted as the secret headquarters and nerve centre for the ANC, SACP, Umkhonto we Sizwe and the Congress Alliance in the 50s and 60s – we speak to the Liliesleaf…
ANC withdraws application to electoral court just hours after submitting papers
We try to understand what led the ANC to withdrawing files that they submitted just a few hours after they filed them to the IEC, asking them to reopen candidate registrations – how does this reflect on the party? We speak to Ebrahim Fakir the Director of Programmes at AUWAL…
Zuma faces another contempt charge if he does not allow NPA doctors to examine him
We speak to News24 editor, Karyn Maughan to find out the latest developments in the former president, Jacob Zuma’s court trial. It was recently announced that he refused to be examined by NPA-appointed doctors – we look at what effects this has on his trial case, and what the reasons…
Gauteng transport dept announces app to reduce driving license renewal backlogs
We speak to Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo to find out more about the newly announced app, how this will help the department’s work, and some shortcomings that may occur.
Looking at: Gauteng's Water Shortages
Residents of South Hills in the south of Johannesburg have threatened to protest the ongoing water shortages in the area, and surrounding areas. We speak to External Communications Officer at Johannesburg Water, Eleanor Mavimbela to find out more, and answer all your questions.
Looking at the Debt Rehabilitation Program
As we look at the low intake of applications for relief funds to assist people who have been put into debt due to the impacts of COVID-19 - we try to understand the inner workings of the program, who is actually able to apply for these funds, and what some…
News Updates: Khusela Diko; ANC withdraws files submitted to IEC; and more
We speak to political analyst, Sanusha Naidoo to help unpack recent news developments, looking at the former Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko not being reinstated after her “failure to disclose her interests in certain companies as required by public service regulations om the disclosure of financial interests”; The ANC withdrawing filed…
Women Profiles: Marlene le Roux
We speak to the CEO of Artscape Theatre, Marlene le Roux about her work in disability and women’s rights activism, and as the CEO of the theatre; the long road ahead in the fight against gender-based violence; and the strength of arts in times of turmoil.
News Updates: Pupil Stabbed at Alexandra high school; Life Esidemeni Inquest
We speak to our Kaya 959 reporter, Buhle Mbhele to find out more about A Grade 8 pupil at a high school in Alexandra, Sandton, has died after being stabbed to death, allegedly by a fellow pupil, on school grounds. Since then, The Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi visited the…
New COVID-19 Variant is making a presence in South Africa
As news breaks out of a new variant of COVID-19 that is spreading in South Africa, we speak to Adrian Puren from the Acting Executive Director of the NICD to find out more about what this means for us, how this will affect the work we have done with regards…
Law Enforcement closes down on accused individuals for inciting looting
Law enforcement have begun closing in on some of the people responsible for orchestrating the unrest and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in July - with two more suspected instigators arrested on Saturday. Both were arrested for allegedly using social media platforms to incite the looting. We speak to independent…
Restaurants call for curfew time to be extended
The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) has asked government to extend the curfew in order for restaurants and diners to enjoy their meals at leisure in the evening. This has had immense financial impact on the restaurant industries. We speak to the CEO of RASA, Wendy Albers.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation calls for the mastermind behind the Babita Deokaran killing
With the news of the cold, brutal killing of Gauteng Health Department Senior Financial official, Babita Deokaran, investigators believe her death was a targeted hit linked to her involvement as a witness in a R332-million PPE scandal. Since then, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called for the mastermind behind the…
Women Profiles: Omogolo Taunyane-Mnguni
In our continued profile segment on women shaping the South Africa, and world we live in at large, we speak to Omogolo Taunyane-Mnguni, the founder of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Monitor SA today. She is behind a program that tracks, researches and provides information around gender-based violence-related cases and we talk…